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Frankfurt/Main (EDDF/FRA) — Frankfurt/Main, Germany

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Customs
Available 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
119.9
Runways
07C/25C, 07L/25R, 07R/25L, 18/36
Elevation
364 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 2/2
Additional Info 9/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
417 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 340 on the ground · busiest hour 10:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EDDF
  • Name: Frankfurt/Main
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 50.036522
  • Longitude: 8.561268
  • Elevation: 364 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Frankfurt/Main
  • IATA Code: FRA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: 11.9 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07C/25C

  • Designation: 07C/25C
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 197
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS), GLS
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 9186 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS), GLS
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 13123 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.900, 136.500 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 259.175, 124.200, 252.450 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.030, 118.730 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Frankfurt/Main operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +49 69 690-77777
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: +49 69 690-71718
  • Admin Tel: +49 1805 37 246 36
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: +49 69 690-71719
  • Website: http://www.frankfurt-airport.de/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Yes
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 00:00:00
  • Close: 23:59:59
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 4-8 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions components
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.30-0.60 per tonne per hour, first 2h free for turnarounds
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Fraport AG published tariff. Noise class determines significant surcharge component. Emission charges based on NOx.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Skytanking, Air BP and others. Hydrant system extensive.

Immigration

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: 23:00
  • Curfew End: 05:00
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Strict night ban 23:00-05:00 local (court-mandated since 2012). No exceptions except medical/state flights. Shoulder periods 22:00-23:00 and 05:00-06:00 restricted to Chapter 4+. Four parallel runways.

Alternates

EDFE

EDFV

EDFM

  • ICAO: EDFM
  • Name: Mannheim City
  • Distance (NM): 33.9
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDGS

  • ICAO: EDGS
  • Name: Siegerland
  • Distance (NM): 44.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDFH

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Germany Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). EASA TCO not required for overflight-only operations.
  • Landing Lead Time: 2 full working days (individual flights, Sat/Sun not counted). 4 weeks (chains of 4+ flights in a series). First-time applicants: allow additional time for documentation review.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A5532/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 07L/25R CLSD.
2026-10-26 22:00 UTC 2026-10-31 03:45 UTC
A5533/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 07R/25L CLSD.
2026-10-26 22:00 UTC 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC
A5534/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 18 CLSD.
2026-10-26 22:00 UTC 2026-10-31 04:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EDDF?
The tower frequency at Frankfurt/Main is 119.9, 136.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDDF?
Frankfurt/Main offers Jet A-1.
Does EDDF require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for Germany
Is customs available at EDDF?
Yes, customs at Frankfurt/Main is available from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59.
Does EDDF require slots or PPR?
Slots are required and PPR is required at Frankfurt/Main.
Where is EDDF located?
Frankfurt/Main (EDDF) is located in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDDF?
The IATA code for Frankfurt/Main is FRA.
Does EDDF have an ILS approach?
Yes, Frankfurt/Main has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 07C/25C, 07L/25R, 07R/25L.
Is EDDF a port of entry?
Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Frankfurt/Main. Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16.
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